Wind collector device for generation of energy

ABSTRACT

A wind collector device for energy production comprising a fixed external structure formed by a vertical cylinder having two bases, the upper and the lower, of variable height and diameter, with vertical dividing walls distributed circumferentially and equidistantly, which form nozzles that concentrate and channel the wind; wherein inside the structure is arranged in concentric form at least one turbine, including a rotation shaft sustained between the bases and associated to an upper and a lower bearing, to which multiple radial vanes are fixed, to transmit this movement to complementary transmission means supported by at least a power generator.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a national stage entry of PCT/EC2007/000003 filed Dec. 7, 2007, under the International Convention claiming priority over Argentina application No. P20060105510 filed Dec. 14, 2006.

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a wind collector device for the generation of energy, of vertical cylindrical form, made up of nozzles which concentrate the wind formed by vertical walls and superior and inferior bases, which concentrate the zone's natural wind diverting to the interior of the cylinder where a radial turbine is arranged in vertical form, for energy generation.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE AND PROBLEMS TO SOLVE

In general as it is known, one of the problems that present the use of a great amount of energy wind generators is that they are mounting over columns or great size supports. The present invention was intended for the purpose to place the device in the ground, above a water tank, above a silo, in the ceiling of a shed, etc; or any preexisting structure, since the device can occupy a minimum surface and does not have a limit on the height. In addition, the device of the present invention has the advantage of providing a greater use life than all the known devices until this moment, since a smaller wear and tear of the movable pieces is achieved, thereby obtaining a smaller maintenance cost. Taking advantage of the zone's natural wind, the device can be arranged in a reduced area since it is fabricated without any height top limit, and is obtained a greater energy generation since it does not have a height or diameter limit, there is not any limit in the motor generator, and neither has a limit in the wind speed, or the produced energy.

OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention is obtained by means of the construction of a device of vertical cylindrical form that has a base or floor and a ceiling that connects in inferior and superior parts of the device to several vertical walls constructed around a central cylindrical space where a radial turbine is located; wherein the walls are placed at determined angles forming wind concentrated nozzles, diverting it towards the interior of the cylinder where the radial turbine is arranged in vertical form, for energy generation.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to make more clear the objective of the present invention; it has been illustrated with 7 schematic figures, as demonstrative example:

FIG. 1, shows a perspective view of the device of the present invention showing the different components of the wind collector device.

FIG. 2, shows an exploited view of the components of the wind collector device.

FIG. 3, shows a perspective view of the fixed external structure of vertical cylindrical form of the collector device.

FIG. 4, shows a cut view of the device.

FIG. 5, shows another cut view of the device.

FIG. 6, shows different variants on the number of vanes and dividing walls that integrate the collector device.

FIG. 7, shows an embodiment on which the dividing walls are slightly concave.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In all the figures, the same reference numbers indicate equal or corresponding elements:

-   1. External cylindrical structure -   2. Superior base of the structures (1) -   3. Inferior base of the structures (1) -   4. Vertical dividing walls -   5. Rotation shaft -   6. Superior bearing -   7. Inferior bearing -   8. Radial vanes -   9. Complementary transmission means -   10. Power generator -   11. Movable protection cover

As can be recognized in the figures, the present invention is formed by main elements operatively linked with each other, like the external structure resembling a vertical cylindrical body of variable height and diameter, comprising dividing walls that form wind collector nozzles, and in their interior at least one turbine associated in its axis to energy generation means.

Basically when entering an air flow current in the collector nozzles, an attack front is formed producing the turn of the internal turbine and by means of a coupling it is transmitted to an energy generation medium.

All the components of the device can be obtained in the market which makes the diversification of suppliers of provisions and spare parts possible.

The accomplishment of this invention could be carried out in the sizes, materials, and formats that are considered more advisable to the intended means. 

1-7. (canceled)
 8. A wind collector device for energy generation comprising: a vertical cylindrical structure having a external wall, an internal wall, an upper end, a bottom end, and axial orifice; an upper base attached to the upper end of the structure; a lower base attached to the bottom end of the structure; at least two vertical dividing walls located along the external wall of the structure, wherein the at least two vertical dividing walls are circumferentially distributed among the and equidistant to each other, wherein the at least two vertical dividing walls form nozzles that concentrate and guide the wind; at least one turbine placed on the orifice of the structure, wherein the turbine includes a rotation shaft sustained between the upper and lower bases and associated to a superior and an inferior bearing, wherein the turbine further comprises multiple radial vanes linked to transmission means supported by at least a power generator.
 9. The wind collector for energy generation according to claim 8, wherein the dividing walls form an angle.
 10. The wind collector device for energy generation according to claim 8, wherein the amount of vanes must be greater or equal to the amount of nozzles formed by the dividing walls of the device.
 11. The wind collector device for energy generation according to claim 8, wherein the vanes have an aerodynamic profile.
 12. The wind collector device for energy generation according to claim 8, wherein the vanes are concave
 13. The wind collector device for energy generation according to claim 8, wherein the dividing walls have a straight profile.
 14. The wind collector device for energy generation according to claim 8, wherein the superior and inferior bases have at least one movable cover.
 15. The wind collector device for energy generation according to claim 8, wherein the structure has variable height and diameter.
 16. The wind collector device for energy generation according to claim 9, further comprising an angle bisector form by projection of two contiguous dividing walls.
 17. The wind collector device for energy generation according to claim 9, wherein the angle opens up towards the external wall of the vertical cylindrical structure. 